Country Store Counter Figure

Early 20th century folk art carved figure of a man. According to oral history, this figure stood on a counter in a Pennsylvania country store where customers would shake its hands.

Available at Anonymous Works.

George Dean Tin Man

George Dean was a tinsmith and folk artist who created this ten foot high tin man as a trade figure for his shop. It stood on top of his shop until it closed in 1985. The collector and antique dealer Elli Buk bought it shortly thereafter. This, and thousands of other items in the Elli Buk collection, are going up for auction in a few days.

Available at Grogan & Company.

Early Folk Art Carved Sculpture of an Indian

Recently found at a New York yard sale for $2.00! I swear, all I ever find at garage sales is old tennis racquets!

Available here. UPDATE: Sold for $885.99.